Simple instructional strategies that incorporate digital media in meaningful, effective, and practical ways.

3 Truths and 1 Lie

It's important that we help our students strengthen their digital literacy. Part of
that involves helping students evaluate the most important concepts found in
media. This activity will allow you to help students focus on the big idea and key
takeaways.

Materials: one digital resource, two true statements, one lie, paper, writing utensil

1.  Preview a video segment, song, audio file, or reading passage from a current
unit of study.
2.  Create three true statements and one lie based on your digital selection.
3.  Display the three truths and one lie to students. Ask students to tell a partner
which one they believe is the lie and why.
4.  Explain to students they will be watching or listening to a segment that will
reveal the truth. They will need to support the responses with evidence from
the selection.
5.  Play the digital segment and pause intermittently to allow students to take
notes.
6.  When the segment is completed, have students work in partners or small
groups to discuss which statements were true and which was a lie, providing
supporting evidence for each.

This strategy is an excellent way for students to analyze important concepts

and provide evidence to support their statements.

1.  Encourage students to create their own 3 Truths and 1 Lie.

2.  Use their examples to create a formative assessment in a unit of study.

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